Table of Contents BEFORE INSTALLATION Overview...1 Using Quick-Connect Fittings...2 System Maintenance...2 Installation Notes...2 Operational Parameters...3 Contents of the Reverse Osmosis (RO) System...3 Tools Recommended For Installation...3 INSTALLATION System Diagram...4 Drill a Hole for the Faucet in a Porcelain Sink...5 Top Mount Twist Faucet Installation...6 Adapt-a-Valve Installation...7 Green Tube Connection (Cold Supply)...8 Connections at Pump Assembly...8 Blue Tube Connection at Pressure Switch...8 Electrical Connections...8 Red Tube Connection (Return Line)...8 Tank Ball Valve Installation...9 Reverse Osmosis Module & Pump Assembly Mounting...9 Tank Valve Connection...9 OPERATION Startup Instructions...10 MAINTENANCE Changing the Filter Cartridges...11 RO Membrane Replacement (2-5 Years)...12 Annual Sanitization...12 Check Air Pressure in the Tank...13 Replacing the Faucet Battery...14 Procedure for Extended Non-Use (More than 2 months)...14 TECHNICAL & WARRANTY INFORMATION Troubleshooting...15 Performance Data Sheet...17 VOC Performance Data Sheet...18 Arsenic Fact Sheet...19 Service Record...20 Limited Warranty...22
Overview BEFORE INSTALLATION Thank you for your purchase of a state of the art Premier ZeroWaste Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment System. Water quality concerns are becoming more of a focus for the public. You may have heard about contaminants in the drinking water such as Arsenic, Chromium, Cryptosporidium or Giardia. There may also be some local water issues such as high levels of Lead and Copper. This Premier water treatment system has been designed and tested to provide you with high quality drinking water for years to come. The following is a brief overview of the system. About Reverse Osmosis Osmosis is the process of water passing through a semi permeable membrane in order to balance the concentration of contaminants on each side of the membrane. A semi permeable membrane is a barrier that will pass only certain particles like clean drinking water, but not other particles like arsenic and lead. Reverse osmosis uses a semi permeable membrane; however, by applying pressure across the membrane, it concentrates contaminants (like a strainer) on one side of the membrane, producing crystal clear water on the other. This is why RO systems produce both clean drinking water and rinse water that is flushed from the system. This reverse osmosis system also utilizes carbon block filtration technology, and can therefore provide a higher quality drinking water than carbon filtration systems alone What Makes This Unit ZeroWaste Normally, reverse osmosis sends more water to the drain than what ends up as drinking water. This flushing is necessary for reverse osmosis to work. This unit features a ZeroWaste component that takes the water that would normally be sent to the drain and redirects it into your hot water connection where it can be re-used. The Stages of Filtration Your system is a four stage RO which is based upon separate treatment segments within the one complete water filtration system. These stages are as follows: Stage 1 Sediment filter, recommended change 6 months. The first stage of your RO system is a five micron sediment filter that traps sediment and other particulate matter like dirt, silt and rust which affect the taste and appearance of your water. Stage 2 Carbon filter, recommended change 6 months. The second stage contains a 5 micron carbon block filter. This helps ensure that chlorine and other materials that cause bad taste and odor are greatly reduced. Stage 3- Membrane, recommended change 2-5 years. Stage three is the heart of the reverse osmosis system, the 50GPD (Gallons Per Day) RO membrane. This semi permeable membrane will effectively remove Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), Sodium and a wide range of contaminants such as Chromium, Arsenic, Copper, Lead as well as Cysts, such as Giardia and Cryptosporidium. Because the process of extracting this high quality drinking water takes time, your RO water treatment system is equipped with a storage tank. Stage 4- VOC Block filter, recommend change 12 months. Through the specialty (VOC) like MTBE s, Atrazine, Benzene, 2,4-D,Lindane and others from your drinking water. It is estimated that VOC s are present in one-fifth of the nation s water supplies. These water contaminants can enter ground water from a variety of sources including localized use of herbicides and pesticides, gasoline or oil spills, leaking underground fuel tanks, septic system cleaners, and chemicals used in the dry-cleaning industry. See performance data sheet for individual contaminants and reduction performance. Note: Filter & Membrane life may vary based upon local water conditions and/or use patterns. Page 1
Replacing the Faucet Battery Step 1: Step 2. Step 3. Step 4. Turn the handle on the storage tank ball valve to the off position and lower faucet handle to on position. Remove the faucet handle cover at the slot - (A). Note: Water will dribble out of the spout, use caution when handling the electronic components. Slide the old battery out and replace with new battery. Once the battery is pushed into the clip a red and blue light will flash indicating proper installation. Replace cover assembly onto the faucet handle while aligning the tab on the cover with the notch on the faucets handle. Procedure for Extended Non-Use (More than 2 months) MAINTENANCE ALIGNMENT NOTCH CR2032 BATTERY (PN# 116080) ALIGNMENT TAB COVER Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Unplug transformer from electrical outlet Turn off the hot and cold water valves to your RO system and open the RO faucet to drain the storage tank. Once the storage tank is empty, remove all filter cartridges (order not important), Place filters into a sealed plastic bag and store in your refrigerator. To Restart System: Step 1: Step 2: Reinstall all filters on to the RO unit. Filters are color coded to match the filter heads they snap in to. Refer to page 11 step three for cartridge installation procedure. If you choose to Sanitize your system now, refer to page 12. Turn on the incoming hot and cold water angle stop valves. Step 2: Turn both of the adapt-a-valves on and check the system for leaks and tighten fittings as necessary. NOTICE Check daily over the next week to ensure no leaks are present. Step 4: Plug in the transformer into the electrical outlet NOTICE NOTE: If you have connected your RO system to a refrigerator / ice maker, make sure the ice maker is off (do not allow water to flow to the ice maker) until the tank has been allowed to completely fill. Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Open the RO faucet and leave it open until water begins to trickle out (it will come out slowly). Close the RO faucet allowing the storage tank to fill with water. It may take 2 to 4 hours to fill the tank completely depending on the production capability of the membrane, local water temperature and water pressure. After the Tank has filled, open the RO Faucet to flush the tank completely. You will know that the tank is empty when the flow rate from the RO faucet is down to a trickle. The second tank can be used for drinking. Page 14
5. Noise from pump Pump is vibrating against adjacent object 6. Small amount of water in storage tank Pump is damaged System is starting up TECHNICAL & WARRANTY INFORMATION Make sure the pump is attached to the bracket and standing on the rubber feet at the bottom of the bracket. If pump is hanging on wall, add padding (such as foam) between bracket and wall to dampen vibration. Replace pump Normally it takes 4-6 hours to fill tank. Note: low storage tank incoming water pressure and/or temperature can drastically reduce production rate. Low water pressure See Item 1 Air pressure in tank is too high Repressurize Tank - See Page 12 Low air pressure in tank Repressurize Tank - See Page 12 7. Low flow from faucet. Low air pressure in tank Repressurize Tank - See Page 12 8. Hot water from RO system System is too close to the hot water heater Make sure the system is at least 25 feet away from the hot water heater. 9. Leak at Fitting Damaged Tubing Disconnect the tube (See Section Using Quick-Connect Fittings at beginning of manual) then cut about 1 from the tube or replace tube and then re-insert. Replace tubing if necessary. Damaged Fitting Replace fitting 10. Unpleasant taste from water Tank needs to be sanitized Sanitize your system Filters are Fouled Replace Filters Filters weren t removed prior to Replace filters and Sanitize your system an extended period of non-use 11. Leaking at faucet Faulty o-rings on lower faucet assembly Check o-rings. Lubricate o-rings or replace lower faucet assembly if damaged. 12. TDS Levels are high Bad membrane or connection to hot water outlet is off The system flushes out the waste/brine water to the hot water connection under the sink. If this connection is turned off, that can foul an RO Membrane and clog or cause higher TDS levels. Page 16
TECHNICAL & WARRANTY INFORMATION Arsenic Fact Sheet Arsenic (As) is a naturally occurring contaminant found in many ground waters. Arsenic in water has no color, taste or odor. It must be measured by an arsenic test kit or lab test. Public water utilities must have their water tested for arsenic. You can obtain the results from your water utility contained within your consumer confidence report. If you have your own well, you will need to have the water evaluated. The local health department or the state environmental health agency can provide a list of test kits or certified labs. There are two forms of arsenic: pentavalent arsenic (also called As (V), As (+5)) and trivalent arsenic (also called As (III), As (+3)). In well water, arsenic may be pentavalent, trivalent, or a combination of both. Although both forms of arsenic are potentially hazardous to your health, trivalent arsenic is considered more harmful than pentavalent arsenic. RO systems are very effective at removing pentavalent arsenic. A free chlorine residual will rapidly convert trivalent arsenic to pentavalent arsenic. Other water treatment chemicals such as ozone and potassium permanganate will also change trivalent arsenic to pentavalent arsenic. A combined chlorine residual (also called chloramine) where it does convert trivalent arsenic to pentavalent arsenic, may not convert all the trivalent arsenic in to pentavalent arsenic. If you get your water from a public water utility, contact the utility to find out if free chlorine or combined chlorine is used in the water system. This Watts Premier reverse osmosis system is designed to remove up to 98% of pentavalent arsenic. It will not convert trivalent arsenic to pentavalent arsenic. Under laboratory standard testing conditions, this system reduced 0.30 mg/l (ppm) pentavalent arsenic to under 0.010 mg/l (ppm) (the USEPA standard for drinking water). Actual performance of the system may vary depending on specific water quality conditions at the consumer s installation. In addition to the independent laboratory standard testing conditions, Watts Premier has conducted additional field testing on our reverse osmosis units to determine trivalent arsenic reduction capabilities. Based upon Watts Premier field testing, it has been determined that the RO units are capable of reducing up to 67% of trivalent arsenic from the drinking water. This reverse osmosis system contains a replaceable component critical to the efficiency of the system. Replacement of the reverse osmosis component should be with one of identical specifications, as defined by the manufacturer, to ensure the same efficiency and contaminant reduction performance. Specific component identification and ordering information can be found in the maintenance section of this manual, by phone at 1-800-752-5582 or online at www.premierh2o. com Page 19
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